Creamy chicken potato curry is a delicious, simple dinner recipe made with coconut milk, tomatoes and the spices you already have in your kitchen.
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(Quantities and method can be found in the recipe card below.)Â
- Onion
- Garlic + GingerÂ
- Boneless chicken thighs. I prefer chicken thighs because they stay juicy but any chicken can be used.
- Potatoes. Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cauliflower and butternut squash are all good substitutions.
- Spices. I always have Garam Masala and a variety of spices in my kitchen but use any you have. Turmeric, cardamom, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, etc. Curry powder will also work.
- Tomatoes. Fresh/Canned/Puree.
- Coconut milk. If you don’t have coconut milk, you can use heavy or whipping cream too.
Can I make this curry ahead?
Yes, like most curries this one is even better the next day. The cooked curry will last for up to 3 days covered in the fridge.
How to freeze chicken curry
Allow cooked curry to cool completely then transfer to a freezer appropriate container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature then heat gently in a saucepan until bubbling.
What to serve with chicken potato curry
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Easy creamy chicken potato curry
Creamy chicken potato curry is a delicious, simple dinner recipe made with coconut milk, tomatoes and the spices you already have in your kitchen.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed/minced
- 2 tsp ginger crushed
- 750 g / 1½lbs Boneless chicken thighs cubed
- 2 large potatoes cubed
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 400 g (14oz) tomato puree (canned tomatoes/tomato passata/tomato sauce will all work)
- 400 g (14oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a deep skillet/pan, heat two tablespoons oil/butter/ghee then add the onion. Allow to cook until soft and translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant then add the chicken.
- Allow the chicken to cook until it starts to brown. Add the potatoes and spices and stir to combine.
- Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes with the lid ajar until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through.
- Season to taste and serve with your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 1079mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
Great for a quick dinner. I par boiled the potatoes and added them in after 15 mins of the simmer phas as I didn’t want the chicken to be overcooked. I also used smoke paprika as i find it adds an amazing smokey flavour. I doubled the spices too and added added keens curry powder and oomphed up on the garam masala by alot.
Salt, pepper and sugar to taste. A great base recipe for a weeknight dinner but tweeking it brings it to taste.
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Made this in a pinch last night because I happened to have all of the ingredients on hand and was searching for a comforting recipe for a frigid January night in Wisconsin. It was delightful, and I will be making this again! My potatoes needed a little more time to cook, but otherwise, absolutely perfect!
Excellent!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. Very easy to make and delicious.
We were looking for something warm and comfort foodish to make for the cold weather in JHB and this hit the spot perfectly ?? I added some cooked butternut at the end too. Well done Alida, another simple but fab recipe!
Thanks so much Veronica.
We were looking for something warm and comfort foodish to make for the cold weather in JHB and this hit the sport perfectly ?? I added some cooked butternut at the end too. Well done Alida, another simple but fab recipe!
Thanks so much Veronica.
I made this and made the two ingredient naan with garlic butter! Yum!
A very good, universal recipe.
Thanks so much!
Very tasty